Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

counterinsurgent

Noun

/ˌkaʊntərˌɪnsərˈdʒɛnt/

Definition

A person or group engaged in activities aimed at countering or combating insurgency.

Examples

The military deployed counterinsurgent troops to quell the rising rebellion in the region.
The counterinsurgent strategies employed by the government were essential in regaining control.

Meaning

Counterinsurgent refers to an individual or organization that fights against insurgents—those who rise up against an established authority—in order to restore or enforce order.